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Murugan Temple
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United States of America has become one of the major countries where people from other countries drop in to have better opportunities and more career options. The major reason for such infiltrations in USA is because it is one of the major players in the International scenario and world politics. The country has molded itself drastically with the modern technologies and is presently a giant in several aspects. The major sectors in USA that allures people from other countries are the service sector, educational spheres, and health and life standards. Among other countries, Indians in great numbers have settled in USA and the trend is still going on. The Indian NRI's have their own associations segregated on the basis of different regions in India. These associations have built up temples and other important places through which they maintain the Indian culture in a foreign land. Among such Hindu temples, the Murugan Temple is one of the important ones.
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| The Murugan Temple is one of the important Hindu Temples in United States of America. The temple is very much inclined towards South Indian styles and themes. Like the different South Indian Temples in India, the Murugan Temple in USA has same structure and architectural themes. The most important structure of this temple is the gopuram or the mighty gate ways. The gopuram has magnificent engravings replicating different South Indian gods and goddesses. The Murugan temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is inclined to saivite sect. Murugan is also known as Lord Karthik, the elder son of Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in Princess Garden Parkway in Lanham in the United States of America. Some of the pompous celebrations that the temple authority observes are Pal Kudam, Maha Ganapathy Homan, Bajan and many more. The temple also performs different other social activities and religious services. There are special scripture classes that take place in the temple. The temple has its own committees and authorities that take up all the activities. Visiting this temple in USA will remind you of South India.
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